Safety
Make the park support:
Which user group should the area be appropriate for?
Will sporting equipment be placed near play area?
4.
Budgeting
5.
If the development costs exceed the budget, it may
be advisable to revise the plan to build the project
in phases instead of reducing the scope of the
outdoor gym. Consider also leasing posibilities.
q Planning
q Demolish
q Installation
q Surfacing
q Equipment
q Maintenance
Selection of exercise functions
is based on the main user group
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Advanced athletes
Medium level exercisers
Beginners
People who have lost some of their functionality
q Aerobic capacity
q Dynamic movements (jumps)
q Mobility
q Coordination
q Balance
q Muscles
q Upper body
q Middle body
q Lower body
q Static movements
q Can you find scalability in the
movements? Strength-/skillwise?
6.
Notice also physical development and remember to
offer challenges!
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Outdoor Gym Checklist
2.
Users / target groups
Who will be using the sport park? What is the
demography of people living close by?
q Teens
q Families
q Sport clubs
q Self-guided
q Group guided
q Seniors
• How many people must the park accommodate at any
time? (Capacity)
• Is there a possibility to include activities for all ages
(children - teens - adults - seniors) ?
1.
Area planning
• Dimensions and shape of the total area
• Description of the surroundings (park, fairways, houses,
shops? etc.)
• Direction of light / sunshine
• Trees or other existing and remaining shades in the park
• What local codes or requirements must be considered?
• What existing equipment is to be retained?
• What kind of sport parks are nearby - avoid similarities
• Has the existing equipment been audited to current
standards and guidelines, and if not, when will this be done?
• Is the designed layout good for guided group training
sessions?
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